02 10 2015 Agenda PacketAGENDA
YELM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2015,6:00 P.M.
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Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval ACTION
4. Special Presentations- none scheduled
5. Public Comment — Please complete a blue speaker's card and present it to
the meeting recorder. Comment topics should not appear elsewhere on the
agenda. Time (three minutes per speaker) and the number of speakers (five)
are limited and may be adjusted to meet agenda requirements.
6. Consent Agenda ACTION
a. Minutes; Regular Meeting January 27, 2015 & Study Session January 28,
2015
b. Payables Checks #
7. Public Hearing- none scheduled
8. New Business
a. Ordinance No. 994, 2014 Year End Budget Amendment ACTION
10 Presenter: Teresa Mattson
min Attachments: Staff Report, Ordinance No. 994
b. Ordinance No. 996, Yelm Municipal Code (YMC) Amendment ACTION
5 Presenter: Tami Merriman
min Attachments: Staff Report, Ordinance No. 996
9. Old Business — none scheduled
10. Council and Mayor
Councilmember Foster represents Yelm on the following committees.
• Thurston County Solid Waste • Nisqually River Council
Advisory Committee (SWAC) • Yelm Finance Committee
Councilmember Baker represents Yelm on the following committees.
• Intercity Transit Board • Yelm Adult Community Center
Councilmember Isom represents Yelm on the following committees.
• Thurston Regional Planning Yelm Economic Development
Council Committee
(TRPC)
• Yelm Finance Committee
Councilmember Littlefield represents Yelm on the following committees.
• Thurston County HOME Yelm Finance Committee
Consortium
Councilmember Wood represents Yelm on the following committees.
• (TRPC) Transportation Policy • Yelm Transportation Committee
Board
• TComm 911 Admin Board
Councilmember Garmann represents Yelm on the following committees.
• Yelm Transportation Committee Thurston County Law and
Justice
Councilmember Hendrickson represents Yelm on the following
committees.
• Medic One Yelm Emergency Operations
Board
Mayor Harding represents Yelm on the following committees.
• Thurston County Economic • Yelm Finance Committee
Development Council • Yelm Emergency Operations
Board
• Yelm Transportation Committee
• Thurston County Mayor's Forum • Yelm Economic Development
• (TRPC) Transportation Policy Committee
Board
11. Executive Session- none scheduled
12. Correspondence (Correspondence is available upon request)
Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce, February 2015
Senator Becker's Capitol Bulletin, January 31, 2015
Rep. Wilcox report from the Legislature, January 27, 2015
13. Adjourn
Upcoming Meetings
Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, February 24, 2015 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building
Council Study Session, Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 5:00 pm, Public Safety Building
Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building
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Agenda Item 6. a. Minutes
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YELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015 MINUTES
Mayor Harding called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call Present: JW Foster, Joe Baker, Bob Isom, Jennifer Littlefield, Tracey
Wood, Ken Garmann and Russ Hendrickson.
Agenda Approval
15 -004 MOTION BY RUSS HENDRICKSON APPROVING THE AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
4. Special Presentations -The Great Kindness Challenge Week Proclamation
Mayor Harding read the proclamation. Mayor Harding already delivered the
Proclamation to the Lackamas Elementary School at their Great Kindness
Challenge event.
Public Comment - no comments
6. Consent Agenda
Minutes - Regular Meeting January 13, 2015
Payables - Checks #63983 - #64049 Totaling $216,910.47
15 -005 MOTION BY JOE BAKER APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
7. Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 995, Unified Development Code
Mayor Harding opened the Public Hearing at 6:05 pm.
Tami Merriman reported that the City of Yelm first adopted development
regulations to implement the policies of the Comprehensive Plan 20 years ago.
Over time, these regulations have been edited, updated and expanded. The codes
are located throughout the Yelm Municipal Code (YMC), Yelm Development
Guidelines and Yelm Design Guidelines. Regulations and the permitting process,
all development related requirements and processes have been compiled and
arranged into one document, a Unified Development Code (UDC). Staff and the
Yelm Planning Commission reviewed the permit process and development
standards for clarity, outdated information, and ease of use and conducted an
extensive outreach and participation program in order to engage citizens, the local
real estate community, developers and business groups. Staff made presentations
before a number of stakeholder group and the Planning Commission held
numerous meetings and hosted a public open house, totaling about 25 public
meetings. Mayor Harding asked about how many members of the public attended
those meetings. Ms. Merriman stated there were about a dozen that attended the
Open House and the Public Hearing was about the same. The Growth Management
Act requires the draft be sent to the Washington State Department of Commerce
for distribution for review by state agencies for comment. No State Agency
provided any input into the document. The Yelm Planning Commission held a
public hearing on April 21, 2014 to receive final comments on the draft document.
The Planning Commission reviewed all comments received throughout the process
in detail and addressed many of the comments by amending the draft language in
the UDC. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the City
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Council adopt the proposed amendments. As all development related regulations
are being consolidated in the UDC, update to various Titles and Chapters of the
Municipal Code are required as part of the adoption of the UDC. The Chapters
affected by Ordinance No. 995 include Chapter 5.52 YMC Adult Entertainment
Business Licensing, Chapter 608 YMC Animal Regulations, Chapter 9.86 Adult
Entertainment Business and Title 15 Franchises. A subcommittee of the City
Council met with City staff to review in detail to better understand the layout and
to answer questions or concerns. The draft UDC was then distributed to Council at
the October 2014 Study Session for their review. Council did not have any
changes to the Planning Commission's recommendation however add the following
sections: Section 18.16.070 YMC Reservation of water or sewer connections and
Chapter 18.68 YMC Marijuana retailers. All the comments received from the public
were provided in the packets. Councilmember Baker asked if Urban Chickens were
allowed inside the city. Ms. Merriman stated that Urban Chickens are considered
livestock and would not be allowed inside the city limits of Yelm. This remains
unchanged from the YMC, which does not allow livestock in the City of Yelm.
Councilmember Isom asked about Section 18.16.070 YMC — Reservation of water
or sewer connections for essential public facilities. Ms. Merriman explained that by
adding that section to the code, the City Council would have the authority to
reserve utility connections for essential public facilities by Resolution so if they go
out for public funding they would be guaranteed utility hookups.
No public comment.
Mayor Harding thanked the Council and staff for listening to hours and hours of
discussion on the UDC.
Mayor Harding closed the Public Hearing at 6:18 pm.
8. New Business —
a. Ordinance No. 995, Unified Development Code
15 -006 MOTION BY BOB ISOM ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 995 CREATING A NEW
TITLE 18- UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND AMENDING TITLES 1, 2, 5,
6, AND 9 YELM MUNICIPAL CODE (YMC), AND REPEALING TITLES 14, 15,
16, AND 17 YMC, AND CREATING A NEW TITLE 15 YMC. CARRIED.
Grant Beck thanked the Council, the Planning Commission and Tami Merriman for
their hard work on the Unified Development Code and believes that the Unified
Development Code will be a economic development tool for both developers and
property owners.
b. Confirmation of Planning Commission Appointments
Grant Beck stated at the end of October 2014, the term of one Planning
Commissioner was vacated and the end of December 2014, the terms of three
Planning Commission positions expired. Mr. Beck thanked Glenn Nutter for his
years of service on the Planning Commission. Pursuant to the Yelm City Council's
Protocol Manual, the vacancies were advertised and announcements were sent to
the incumbents who expressed an interest in the past to serve, but who were not
previously selected. The Community Development Department received seven
applications. Two applications were from current Planning Commission members
John Thomson and Anne Wahrmund. Both current members have been valuable
members of the Commission. The five additional applications were from Wayne
Potter, Jerry Fugich, Charles Vela, Preston Collins and Dale Shirley.
15 -007 MOTION BY JOE BAKER CONFIRMING MAYOR HARDING'S RE-
APPOINTMENT OF JOHN THOMSON AND ANNE WAHRMUND AND THE
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APPOINTMENT OF JERRY FUGICH TO FILL AN EXPIRED POSITION AND
WAYNE POTTER TO FILL A VACATED POSITION ON THE CITY OF YELM
PLANNING COMMISSION. CARRIED.
c. Confirmation of Historic Preservation Commission Appointments
Grant Beck stated at the end of December 2014, that the Historic Preservation
Commission had two expired positions. Pursuant to the Yelm City Council's
Protocol Manual, the positions were advertised and an announcement was sent to
all board and commission chairpersons and all persons who have expressed an
interest in the past to serve, but who were not previously selected. The members
whose terms expired were invited to reapply. The Community Development
Department received two applications to fill the expired positions. Councilmember
Littlefield asked how many members are on the Historic Preservation
Commission. Mr. Beck stated seven members currently and Gary Carlson is the
staff representative. The UDC states that there could be up to eight members.
The Historic Preservation is full right now but there is still a vacancy on the Parks
Board.
15 -008 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD CONFIRMING MAYOR HARDING'S RE-
APPOINTMENT OF EDWARD BLAKE AND CLAIRE DOYLE TO FILL TWO
EXPIRED POSITIONS ON THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
CARRIED.
d. Updated South Sound Military & Communities Partnership ( SSMCP)
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
Shelly Badger explained that in 2011, the South Sound Military & Communities
Partnership was created by a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the City of
Lakewood serving as the convener, providing staff support to the Partnership.
The partnership is comprised of Joint -Base Lewis- McChord (JBLM), Camp Murray,
federal and state agencies, cities, counties, school districts and higher education
institutions, associations, corporations and not for profit agencies. The
Partnership provides actionable recommendations to regional leaders on
initiatives, programs and topics that strengthen the role that JBLM, the National
Guard, and the Reserves play in America's defense strategy and the economic
health and vitality of the region and the State of Washington. On December 10,
2013, the Yelm City Council approved an MOA joining the SSMCP effective
January 1, 2014 at the Steering Committee level for $6,500 per year. The MOA
has been modified slightly, is recommended for approval by the Steering
Committee, and requires City Council approval for the $6,500, which has been
included in the 2015 Budget. Mayor Harding thanked Shelly Badger for being on
the Committee and her active participation and stated that JBLM is very
important to our community and other surrounding communities around the
South Sound.
15 -009 MOTION BY JW FOSTER APPROVING THE UPDATED MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT FOR THE SOUTH SOUND MILITARY & COMMUNITIES
PARTNERSHIP AT THE STEERING COMMITTEE FUNDING LEVEL IN THE
ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $6,500. CARRIED.
9. Old Business —none scheduled
10. Mayor and Council Initiatives
Councilmember Foster attended the JBLM Listening Session with Mayor Harding
and Shelly Badger regarding possible cuts the JBLM military base. Councilmember
Foster also attended the Thurston County State of the Communities event with
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Mayor Harding, Shelly Badger and Councilmember Isom. The Mayor's State of the
Cities was well received by the attendants. The perceived image of Yelm is
honorable. Councilmember Foster thanked Mayor Harding for his great
representation of Yelm at the event.
Councilmember Baker attended the Yelm Adult Community Center and reported
there are a couple of problems with the lifts on their buses. He asked Intercity
Transit Board at the regular meeting if they would be willing to help the Adult
Center with the bus repairs. Councilmember Baker believes that Intercity Transit
will donate the parts for the repairs. Kristy Deham was elected Treasurer at the
Adult Center. There are now 207 members at the Center, which is an increase of
17 percent. The Nisqually Indian Tribe donated $1,000, which has helped greatly.
Thea Stepp has volunteered in the office to take over some of the computer work.
At the Intercity Transit Board meeting, Jim Merrill, Intercity Transit Director of
Maintenance and Operations, discussed the Emergency Management Program for
emergencies. Intercity Transit would furnish transportation buses and their
facilities in cases of emergency. They are working with Thurston County
Emergency Management to coordinate. Thurston Regional Planning Council
(TRPC) reported at the meeting.
Councilmember Isom echoed Councilmember Foster's remarks regarding the
Thurston County Chamber event. Councilmember Isom is proud to be a part of
the Yelm Community when you hear the positive comments that were made about
the City of Yelm. Councilmember Isom attended the Urban Growth Management
Subcommittee meeting where they looked at the Countywide Planning Policy
document. The document will be forwarded to the County Council to hold a public
hearing. Yelm City Council will be briefed on the document at the Study Session in
February. Councilmember Isom received a note in his Council mailbox from Dan
Cavanaugh asking if anyone would be interested in marching in the St. Patrick's
Day Parade in Seattle on March 14. Mr. Cavanaugh was extremely instrumental in
helping the City of Yelm partner and become Sister Cities with Ferns, Ireland.
Mayor Harding asked if Councilmember Isom had any concerns regarding the
Countywide Planning document. Councilmember Isom stated that the City will
want to appear and testify at the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Littlefield reminded everyone of the Homeless Connection event
this Thurston 1 -4pm at the Yelm Community Services location. The HOME
Consortium will be providing services such as haircuts, adult flu shots and meals.
The red bin that has been placed at City Hall for donation of warm clothing will be
distributed at this event. Councilmember Littlefield will be attending the Thurston
County Children and Youth Policy Team. Mayor Harding thanked Councilmember
Littlefield for taking that committee from him.
Councilmember Wood attended the Transportation Policy Board meeting and
was updated on the Chehalis Western and Woodland Trails "Hub" Junction project.
In addition, the 2015 meeting schedule was adopted.
Councilmember Garmann attended the Thurston County Law and Justice Council
meeting and reported approximately 45% of the Thurston County jail population
has mental health issues. Mayor Harding stated this is a statewide agenda item
right now. Councilmember Garmann took a tour of the Smile Mobile that comes
once a year to Yelm.
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Mayor Harding also visited the Smile Mobile while it was in Yelm. They are a
great crew that volunteers their time to take care of the dental needs of the
community. Also attended the Thurston County State of the Cities Address. It is a
nice meeting to attend because it is all the Cities in Thurston County and there is
an audience question and answer session about how regional issues are affecting
their cities and the different perspectives. At the forums, Mayor Harding reminds
people the accomplishments of Yelm has been made possible because Yelm City
Council, staff, Mayor and a Community that works together. Yelm's State of the
City is February 10, 2015. Mayor Harding, Shelly Badger and Councilmember
Foster attended and the JBLM Listening Session, which was a very positive event.
Mayor Harding and Councilmember Foster spoke at the event of the important role
the military stationed at JBLM, play in our community. Mayor Harding also
attended the Thurston County Economic Development Council meeting where the
City of Olympia did a presentation on their Community Renewal Program. Also
attended the Lackamas Elementary School Day Assembly for The Great Kindness
Week Challenge and presented them with a Proclamation. School Resource Officer,
Don Moody also attended and was very well received by the children.
Councilmember Baker might not be able to attend tomorrow's Study Session.
Executive Session - none scheduled
Correspondence included -
South Sound Green Pages, Winter 2015
Municipal Research News, Winter 2015
Thurston Regional Planning Council Pre - Agenda Friday, February 6, 2015 8:30
am -11:15 am.
Adjourned at 6:45 pm.
Attest:
Ron Harding, Mayor
Lori Mossman, Deputy City Clerk
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Agenda Item 8. a. Ordinance No. 994, 2014 Year End Budget Amendment
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MEMORAND UM
City of Yelm
Administrative and Financial Services
105 Yelm Avenue West, Yelm, Washington 98597
To: Mayor Harding and Yelm City Council
From: Teresa Mattson
Date: February 3, 2015 for February 10, 2015 Council Meeting
Subj: Ordinance No. 994, 2014 Year End Budget Amendment
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 994 amending the 2014 Budget by appropriating
funds for 2014 contract obligations, transfers, and other expenditure related budget
adjustments.
Background: Variations in both revenue and expenditure appropriations occur throughout the
budget year, creating the need for amendments. The City of Yelm adopts the annual budget by
department level for the Current/General Fund and by fund level for all other funds. While it is
important to note that many revenues line items (and ending cash) ended the year well above
the original budgeted amounts, this amendment addresses expenditures only — except where
there are transfers in to balance the fund. Expense appropriations are amended to the extent
needed to `rebalance' the department/fund.
Current situation: This 2014 Amendment in total is $382,212.90. Appropriation changes
include adjustments to balance the departments /funds as follows:
FUND
ADDITIONAL BUDGET
COMMENTS
001 General Fund
97,084.86
SEE ATTACHED
101 Streets
5,145.00
SEE ATTACHED
107 Lodging Tax Revenue
1,423.00
SEE ATTACHED
109 School Resource Officer
15,402.36
SEE ATTACHED
400 Storm Water Utility
7,629.00
SEE ATTACHED
401 Water Fund
76,189.00
SEE ATTACHED
403 Garbage (Spring Cleanup)
193.68
SEE ATTACHED
412 Sewer Fund
179,146.00
SEE ATTACHED
TOTAL All Funds
382,212.90
Agenda Item 8. a. Ordinance No. 994, 2014 Year End Budget Amendment
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EXHIBIT A
2014 Year End Budget Amendment
FUND /ACCT AMOUNT REASON
General Fund 001
Streets 101
511.10.41.00
$ 4,000.00
Lobbying Services
542.30.
$
Salary /Wages /Benefits. Police Cash outs
Salary /Wages /Benefits. New Standby Pay,
521.10.xx
$ 46,835.00
(not budgeted). Disability Insurance not
Medical Variance
budgeted.
$
521.10.xx
$ 2,365.00
Services /O &M. Vehicle Maintenance
594.44.64.00
531.30.
$ 240.00
Pollution Control
Total 101
551.xx
$ 4,000.00
Annual Contributions. New Contract with
Revenues
$
-
Yelm Senior Center
Expenses
576.10.xx
$ 950.00
Salary /Wages /Benefits
Net Effect to End Cash
576.80
$ 14,209.00
Services /O &M & Utilities. Utilities was the
bulk $10K, fuel
594.21.64.00
$ 16,549.00
PD Capital Expenditures. New Computers,
docking stations not budgeted
594.76.64.00
$ 42.00
Parks Capital Expenditures
597.37.00.00
$ 193.68
T/O to 403 Garbage to Zero and Close Out
597.21.00.00
$ 7,701.18
T/O to 109 SRO
Total 001 $ 97,084.86
Revenues $ -
Expenses $ 97,084.86
Net Effect to End Cash $ (97,084.86)
City
Streets 101
542.30.
$
3,118.00
Salary /Wages /Benefits. New Standby Pay,
Medical Variance
542.xx
$
616.00
Services /O &M
594.44.64.00
$
1,411.00
Street Capital. Pole Building Cost overruns
Total 101
$
5,145.00
Revenues
$
-
Expenses
$
5,145.00
Net Effect to End Cash
$
(5,145.00)
Lodging Tax Revenue 107
575.50.00.00 $ 1,423.00
Museum O &M. Utility cost increased, pest
control
Total 107 $ 1,423.00
Revenues $ -
Expenses $ 1,423.00
Net Effect to End Cash $ (1,423.00)
FUND /ACCT
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EXHIBIT A
2014 Year End Budget Amendment
AMOUNT
REASON
School Resource Officer 109
$ 7,701.18
T/I from 001 for SRO Officer
521.10.xx
$ 7,701.18
Salary /Wages /Benefits
$
624.00
Salary /Wages /Benefits
538.3
$
1,622.00
Total 109
$
15,402.36
$
Revenues
$
7,701.18
Expenses
$
7,701.18
400
Net Effect to End Cash
$
-
Revenues
397.21.01.00
$ 7,701.18
T/I from 001 for SRO Officer
521.10.xx
$ 7,701.18
Salary /Wages /Benefits
Storm Water Utility 400
538.30.
$
624.00
Salary /Wages /Benefits
538.3
$
1,622.00
Services /O &M. Utility Taxes
594.38.64.00
$
5,383.00
Capital Expenditures. Portion of Tax for
Sweep Truck never paid
400
$
7,629.00
1,425.00
Revenues
$
-
Expenses
$
7,629.00
$
Net Effect to End Cash
$
(7,629.00)
$
Water Utility 401
534.10.
$
3,876.00
Salary /Wages /Benefits
Services /O &M. Taxes = $43,267, printing,
534.10.
$
70,888.00
misc ext, equip rpr, vehicle rpr, water
samples
594.34.64.00
$
1,425.00
Capital Expenditures. Pole Building Cost
add construction. Offset by Scrap Revenue
Tota1401
$
76,189.00
Revenues
$
-
Expenses
$
76,189.00
Net Effect to End Cash
$
(76,189.00)
Garbage (Spring Cleanup) 403
397.37.00.00 $ 193.68
403 $ 193.68
Revenues $ 193.68
Expenses $ -
Net Effect to End Cash $ 193.68
T/I From 001 to ZERO and Close Out
FUND /ACCT
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EXHIBIT A
2014 Year End Budget Amendment
AMOUNT
REASON
Sewer Utility 412
535.10.
$
19,621.00
Salary /Wages /Benefits. No budget for Cash
outs, or OT and affected taxes
535.10/535.50
$
158,100.00
Services /O &M. Treatment Plant Maint. _
$129K, Taxes = $20K
594.35.64.00
$
1,425.00
=add
ital Expenditures. Pole Building Cost
construction. Offset by Scrap Revenue
Total 412
$
179,146.00
Revenues
$
-
Expenses
$
179,146.00
Net Effect to End Cash
$
(179,146.00)
TOTAL LINE ITEM ADJUSTMENTS
Revenues From Transfers In
Expenses Including Transfers Out
Net Effect to Ending Cash
$ 382,212.90
$ 7,894.86
$372,895.04
$ (365,000.18)
Agenda Item 8. a. Ordinance No. 994, 2014 Year End Budget Amendment
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CITY OF YELM
ORDINANCE NO. 994
AN ORDINANCE amending the 2014 City of Yelm Budget as adopted by
Ordinance No. 983 in December 2013, by increasing /decreasing
appropriations in excess of original estimates and making required year-
end adjustments.
The City Council of the City of Yelm, Washington ordains as follows:
Section 1. 2014 budgeted amounts for revenue and /or expenditures for the
operation of the government of the City of Yelm for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 2014, are increased by $382,212.90 as shown in Exhibit A.
Section 2. The budget for the year 2014 as amended by the changes in Section 1
shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk who is hereby directed to
transmit this supplemental budget to the Auditor of the State of
Washington, Division of Municipal Corporations.
Section 3. Ratify and Confirmation Clause — Any action taken pursuant to this
ordinance but prior to the effective date is hereby ratified and confirmed.
Section 4 This ordinance shall take effect five days following publication.
PASSED and signed in authentication on this 10th day of February, 2015.
Ronald W. Harding, Mayor
Authenticated:
Janine A. Schnepf, City Clerk
Passed and Approved: February 10, 2015
PUBLISHED: Nisqually Valley News: February 20, 2015
Effective: February 25, 2015
To: Mayor Ron Harding
Yelm City Council
Agenda Item 8. b. Ordinance No. 996 YMC Amendments
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City of Yelm
From: Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
STAFF REPORT
Date: January 30, 2015 (for February 10, 2015 City Council Meeting)
Subj: Adoption of amendments to the Yelm Municipal Code
Recommendation
Adopt Ordinance 996 amending Chapters 2, 5, 9, and 13 Yelm Municipal Code
changing references in the Code to reflect the newly adopted Unified Development
Code, Title 18 YMC.
Background
At the January 27, 2015 meeting, the City Council adopted Ordinance 995, creating the
Unified Development Code and amending other section of the Yelm Municipal Code.
The Ordinance repealed Chapters 14, 15, 16, and 17, created a new Chapter 18, and
amended several other Chapters. With these changes, there are a few references
located throughout the unchanged parts of the Yelm Municipal Code to sections of the
Code that have been moved to the UDC.
Current Situation
Ordinance 996 corrects references to sections that have been repealed or moved to the
Unified Development Code and makes no substantive changes to the Code.
The Council should adopt Ordinance 996.
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Agenda Item 8. b. Ordinance No. 996 YMC Amendments
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CITY OF YELM ORDINANCE NO. 996
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yelm amending Chapters 2, 5, 9, and 13 of the Yelm
Municipal Code relating to the Unified Development Code.
WHEREAS, the City of Yelm adopted Ordinance 995 (01/27/15) amending the Yelm Municipal
Code; and
WHEREAS, with the adoption of Ordinance 995, certain chapters and sections of the Code were
amended or repealed; and
WHEREAS, references to those chapters and sections were left in other chapters of the Code, and
must be updated and removed;
Now, THEREFORE, the Yelm City Council do ordain as follows:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 2.52 YMC — State Environmental Policy Act Guidelines* is amended as follows:
2.52.010 Statutory provisions adopted by reference.
*State Environmental Policy Act regulations, as adopted by the city, can be found in
Chapter 18.20 YMC.
2.52.010 Statutory provisions adopted by reference.
The city of Yelm, hereinafter in this chapter for convenience only referred to as the "city,"
adopts by reference the policies of the State Environmental Policy Act as expressed in
Sections 43.21C.010 and 43.21C.020 RCW
SECTION 2.
Chapter 5.02 YMC — Business Licenses Generally is amended as follows:
5.02.010 Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply in construing the provisions of this chapter, except
where otherwise declared or clearly apparent from the context:
A. "Business," "occupation" or "pursuit" means and includes all home occupations,
wholesalers, retailers, service providers, towing operators, peddlers, canvassers,
solicitors, for -hire vehicles, limousine services, pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers and
junk dealers engaged in with the object of economic gain, benefit or advantage to the
person, firm or corporation, or to another person or class, directly or indirectly,
whether part -time or full -time, whether resident or nonresident except those
businesses or activities for which licenses of franchises are required by any other
chapter or section of the Yelm Municipal Code as now or hereafter enacted or
amended.
B. "Canvasser," "peddler," or "solicitor" is defined as solicitor.
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C. "City' means the city of Yelm.
D. "Corporation" See "Person."
E. "Director" means the city clerk /treasurer of the city of Yelm.
F. "Driver" and "operator" mean the person physically engaged in driving a for -hire
vehicle, whether or not the person is the owner of or has any financial interest in the
vehicle.
G. "Engage in business" means commence, conduct, or continue in business, and also the
exercise of corporate or franchise powers as well as liquidating a business when the
liquidators thereof hold themselves out to the public as conducting such business.
H. "Firm" See "Person."
"For -hire vehicle" includes all vehicles used for the transportation of passengers for
compensation, except chartered and scheduled buses, vehicles not for hire by the
general public such as vans operated by hotels, employers, churches, schools and
retirement facilities and ride share vehicles. The term primarily includes taxicabs and
limousines.
J. "Limousine" means a chauffeur - driven, unmetered, unmarked luxury motor vehicle
pre- arranged for transportation meeting the definition in Section 46.04.274 RCW.
Limousines differ from "taxis" in that they are for the exclusive use of the person(s)
paying the pre- arranged fare, are unmetered, unmarked, and are not available for
spontaneous hire.
K. "Occupational permit" is a requirement for certain occupations, that by their nature
present a heightened public safety risk, including: for -hire vehicle driver, locksmith, or
solicitor.
L. "Operator" See "Driver."
M. Peddler. See "Solicitor."
N. "Person" means any natural person of any gender, firms, corporations, partnerships or
associations either acting by themselves or by servant, agent or employee. The singular
shall include the plural.
O. "Person," "firm," or "corporation," used interchangeably in this chapter, means any
individual, receiver, assignee, trustee in bankruptcy, trust, estate, firm, co- partnership,
joint venture, club, company, joint stock company, business trust, corporation,
association, canvasser, peddler, solicitor, society, or any group of individuals acting as a
unit, whether mutual cooperative, fraternal, nonprofit or otherwise, and includes the
United States or any instrumentality thereof, for whom a valid business license may be
required therefrom under the provisions of this chapter.
P. "Pursuit" See "Business."
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Q. "Solicitor" within the meaning of this chapter is any person who, either as a principal or
agent, goes from door to door or from place to place and enters upon any private
property within the city and thereon engages in any of the following activities:
1. Sells, takes orders for, or offers to sell or take orders for, any goods, wares or
merchandise whether or not collecting in advance for such goods, wares or
merchandise; and /or
2. Sells, takes orders for, or offers to sell or take orders for services, whether or not
collecting in advance for the performance of such services; and /or
3. Sells, takes orders for, or offers to sell or take orders for the making, manufacturing, or
repairing of any article or thing whatsoever, whether or not collecting in advance for
the performance of such services; and /or
4. Seeks contribution or donations.
R. "Towing operator" is anyone engaged in the business of offering towing service by use of
a vehicle wrecker or by a vehicle adapted to that purpose, whereby motor vehicles are
towed or are otherwise removed from the place where they are disabled.
S. "Home occupation" means any activity conducted for financial gain or profit in a dwelling
unit, and which activity is not generally or customarily characteristic of activities for which
dwelling units are intended or designed; such activity is clearly incidental or secondary to
the residential use of a dwelling unit; and is conducted only by persons residing in the
dwelling unit; provided, however, that neither the conduct of a "garage sale" nor the
operation of a "family day -care home" is defined as a
home occupation.
5.02.035 Home occupation permit.
No person shall operate a business in their home within the city without first obtaining a
permit from the city. _
SECTION 3.
Chapter 5.36 Garage Sales is amended as follows:
5.36.030 Restrictions
No individual seller, household, home address, group or family shall be permitted to have
more than two garage sales each calendar year. The length of time for each garage sale
shall not exceed six combined days and shall be held at least four months apart. Garage
sales shall be conducted only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Goods
displayed in any garage sale may not be displayed in the public right -of -way. No sign permit
is required; however, a signs advertising a garage sale may be posted only on the property
where the sale is being held WMG I r, Z14 QQQIQ A nQ I QQ91 and only during the duration of
the sale, Section 18.62.040 (F) YMC. All merchandise offered for sale shall be arranged so
that fire, police, health or other officials may have access for inspection at all times during
the sale.
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SECTION 4.
Chapter 9.68 Park Rules is amended as follows:
9.68.010 Structures and signs.
A. Signs shall not be allowed in city parks unless approved as part of a park use request and
consistent with the Yelm sign code, Chapter 18.62 YMC. It shall be the responsibility
of the park user to obtain a permit if required pursuant to the sign code.
B. Park users shall not erect any structure in city parks except temporary stands or tents as
authorized as part of a community event sanctioned by resolution of the city council and
sponsored by a community- oriented nonprofit organization.
SECTION S.
Chapter 13.10 Stormwater System is amended as follows:
13.10.010 Definitions.
The following words, for purposes of this chapter, shall have the meaning set forth in this
section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Commercial /industrial parcel" means any parcel which has been developed for any
purpose other than as a single - family dwelling unit, duplex, multiple - family residential
parcel, or condominium.
"Condominium" shall have the same meaning as in Section 18.02.040 YMC.
"Impervious surface" as defined by the current adopted city of Yelm stormwater manual
along with structures.
"Multiple- family residential parcel," except as otherwise provided herein, means any parcel
including but not limited to an apartment house, developed and constructed for occupancy
by three or more families, all living independent of each other and having separate kitchen
facilities for each family.
"Parcel" means any area of land which is listed as a parcel by the Thurston County assessor,
whether such parcel is publicly or privately owned.
"Single- family residential parcel" means a parcel which has been developed and
constructed for the purpose of providing a single dwelling unit for one family and which
parcel continues to be used for that purpose except a qualified home occupation.
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"Undeveloped parcel," usually referred to as a "vacant lot," means a parcel which contains
no structures or substantial impervious surfaces and is not used for any residential,
commercial, industrial, public, or other purpose.
13.10.020 Development guidelines.
Those certain guidelines and standards for the city entitled "Engineering Specifications and
Standard Details" as published January 1995 and amended
thereafter, are adopted as the official development standards for use on all development
projects within the city and within city service areas, annexation areas, or planning areas to
the extent that the city has the authority to require such guidelines and standards. In case
of conflict between the development guidelines and other duly adopted ordinances,
resolutions, or policies of the city, the provisions of the development guidelines adopted by
this chapter shall prevail.
SECTION 16.
This ordinance shall take effect five days after passage, approval, and publication.
PASSED by the City Council of Yelm this 10th day of February, 2015.
Ron Harding, Mayor
Authenticated:
Janine A. Schnepf, City Clerk
PUBLISHED: Nisqually Valley News, February 20, 2015
EFFECTIVE DATE: February 25, 2015
E-MAIL ME WEIRSITE BIOGRAPHY
January 31, 2015
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At the end of the third week of the 2015 legislative session, all I can say is:
What a whirlwind!
The pace has ramped up considerably and we are just getting started!
Over 70 bills have already been referred to the Senate health -care committee.
When a lawmaker writes a bill and introduces it, the legislation is sent — or
referred — to the most relevant committee.
As chair of the health care committee, I decide which bills will receive a public
hearing and potentially move to the Senate chamber for a vote. As I study
each bill, I ask: what will really make a difference to the individual patient?
Keeping that focus makes my job so much easier.
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This past week Paxton Moon, a student at Ridgeline Middle School in Yelm,
worked as a Senate page. Meeting Paxton was a lot of fun and sponsoring
her was my pleasure. As you can see from the photo at my desk on the floor
of the Senate chamber, Paxton and I had a great time during the photo shoot.
There are still a few opportunities to serve as a Senate page during the 2015
legislative session. If you know a student who would be interested in this
unique opportunity, more information and an application can be found ,here.
As my former pages can tell you, the week they spend at the Capitol is fun,
interesting and goes by quickly! If you have questions regarding openings for
this program, my office may be able to assist you as well.
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On Wednesday I was featured on TVW's program "The Impact ". TVW is the
Olympia -based nonprofit network that covers primarily state government and
politics — basically Washington's version of C -SPAN. It records and
broadcasts most legislative committee hearings and meetings, and also
produces some original shows, like The Impact.
During my interview I outlined the big issues that the Senate Health Care
Committee will be addressing this session and how I approach those issues.
hope you'll take a few minutes to watch the segment featuring my comments
-- click here.
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I have served for a number of years on the Senate Ways and Means
Committee. Part of this committee's job is to consider any bill that will have a
financial effect on either the state's operating or capital budgets. Often
legislation will start out in another committee, like Health Care, and then move
to our budget committee before finally going forward for a full Senate vote.
One of my Majority Coalition Caucus colleagues, Sen. John Braun from
nearby Centralia, serves as the vice chair of Ways and Means. He has put
together a great publication called Economic Sense that takes a closer look at
the economic issues facing our state. ,Issue number one addresses budget
reforms and protecting taxpayers. Issue two discusses making college
affordable again. The thlird edlitlion covers state employee pay and retention. I
am certain you will find these informative!
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Like all the "12s" in Washington this weekend, I will be watching the Super
Bowl and cheering on our Seahawks. After the big game I'll be back in
Olympia, working on your behalf. I hope you'll continue to stay in touch
through malill or in person, your feedback is always welcome. My legislative
assistant, Tiffani, is happy to pass along a message to me at (360) 786 -7602.
Thank you for the continued honor of allowing me to serve you in the state
Senate.
All the best,
Randi Becker
Washington State Senator, 2nd Legislative District
Olympia office: (360) 786 -7602
Email: Rands, eckar la .wa. air
Website: www.SenateRepubllicans.wa.gov/Becker
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My 2nd District seatmate, Rep. Graham Hunt, and I are holding a telephone town hall on Feb. 11
from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
This is your opportunity to ask questions and get updates on the big issues of the 2015 legislative
session.
To participate, simply call (253) 561 -0172. To ask a question during the call, press the star
key.
Twitter /Facebook Town Hall
You're also welcome to take part in a social media town hall on Twitter and Facebook.
My colleague Rep. Joel Kretz and I will field your questions on Feb 2, 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. You
can follow the town halls on the platform of your choice at
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Use the hashtag #solutionswa to ask a question, and please try to keep your question to 20
characters so others can see it in our retweet.
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Time really does fly -- we're now in the third week of the 2015
legislative session.
The big issues we'll deal with this year include the state budget, education funding, and
transportation. In this update I'll focus on the budget.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns about these topics or anything else, please
don't hesitate to call, email or write my office. My contact information is at the bottom of this
email.
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STATE BUDGET
Taxpayers and a growing economy bring good news
As we prepare to write a two -year state budget, Washington taxpayers have given us good news:
the state is expecting a nearly $3 billion growth in revenues since the last budget cycle. That's an
increase of more than 8 percent. We have enough revenues to fund all the state's current
obligations, with enough left over to make some progress on fully funding K -12 education.
Do we need $1.4 billion in new taxes?
Gov. Inslee has proposed $1.4 billion in brand -new taxes, including a carbon tax. At a recent
hearing of the House Finance Committee, one of the governor's staffers said his carbon tax
would result in about a 10 -cent per -gallon increase in the cost of gas.
The governor's tax plan is, I believe, much too large and poses a real threat to Washington
workers and their families. In addition to higher gas prices, it would result in higher utility bills
for many customers, and higher food prices.
Washington is already a leader in environmental stewardship. I'm proud of that, but I believe we
should weigh the costs of our policies. The governor's plan asks all of us to pay a heavy price
for outcomes that will change nothing. They are purely symbolic.
Supplemental budget
I'm happy to report that the Legislature is doing good bipartisan work on a supplemental budget
bill. It will deal with emergencies and high -need items from 2014, such as the devastating
Eastern Washington wildfires from last summer as well as providing additional beds for mentally
ill patients. The House is expected to vote on it this week.
State Representative J.T. Wilcox
2nd Legislative District
Email: it.wflcox(a_),Imwa. )ov
Web site: jLNyi6L._LqpLqseiAqti twilcox.com
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426A Legislative Building - P.O. Box 40600 1 Olympia, WA 98504-0600
(360) 786-7912 or Toll-free: (800) 562-6000